This episode we make a centre console and give sewing a go for the first time. Incorporating a console fridge, cup holders and 12v accessories. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe and follow the build on instagram @ / phatroopy
It is normal to be your own worst critic. Personally, I think you did a great job, your work is inspirational, as I set out to create my own center console. Thank you for the video
It's awesome that you're 100% honest at the beginning of the video that your new to building/fabricating a center console. There's not many people on youtube like yourself because all they care about is view's and could careless about anything else.
Shed Built if you don’t make the video on it chuck a cheeky update on how you manage to work in the console fridge, interested to see how you mount It with the middle pull out ! Loving the troopy dude you’re tempting me to grab one! Hahaha
this is legit insane, im building a custom console for my 80 series and im gonna be copying a fair bit of this haha, stoked i found this channel cheers mate
I was thinking oh mdf, but you nailed it (& glue). Looks damn good and useful too. You've inspired me to have a crack at a custom console for a 60 in fibreglass.
On the inside of the console where the sharp corner are, if stiffness is a concern, use tin used on HVAC or even roof flashing. It is very thin and if bent at good angles, a strong staple gun or simple screws can be used. This is a gusset to increase rigidity. Also, consider a rare earth magnet for latching the lid. With a paddle bit, epoxy and 4 magnets (Two for top, two for bottom) just make sure they are facing the right direction. I have nothing against Velcro but over time one side will load up with debris or the girls hair. It has to be cleaned even though you have a friction fit now. It just looks cleaner as well. Just future suggestions as it came out great. Got a sewing machine, do the seats. Headliner material is cheap and if glued and sewn on the back of your choice of material, add that extra softness. For patterns, a home improvement store sell Red Rosin paper about $10 USD. It is a meter wide and 80 meters long and thicker than construction paper. Cutting a drawn pattern is easy to transfer as each can be labeled and held with a stick pin. Piping is common as a French Seam. I use air shock tubing as it is cheap and the right size. Best of off-road travels and don’t forget tools & some medical box… Not for you but the guy you meet on the trail who tipped! Safe journeys.
